“Digital Reefs” awarded $5 million
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 September 2022
WHOI received $5M from NSF to lead creation of the first Coral Reef Digital Twin—an immersive, data-rich platform for reef restoration and conservation. “Digital Reefs” aim to democratize reef data and guide global coral ecosystem decision-making.
Keywords: WHOI, coral reefs, digital twin, reef restoration, NSF, ocean innovation
Scientists call for cap on production to end plastic pollution
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 28 April 2022
Experts urge capping new plastic production, stating recycling alone can't stop pollution. They argue a production limit is vital to tackling global plastic waste and promoting a circular economy.
Keywords: Plastic pollution, production cap, circular economy, microplastics, global treaty, recycling limitations, environmental policy
Algae farms to extract CO2 from the atmosphere
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 17 May 2022
Germany is funding a project to grow sargassum algae in ocean farms to sustainably capture CO₂. The fast-growing algae also offers a high-yield source for ethanol, aiding plastic production without competing for land.
Keywords: Sargassum, CO2 sequestration, algae farming, ethanol, plastic production, ocean-based solutions, climate innovation
